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On This Day Domenico Morelli was an Italian painter, politician, and influential art educator who became one of the most important figures in 19th-century Italian art. Born in Naples in 4 August 1823, Morelli was immensely influential in the arts of the second half of the 19th century, both as director of the Accademia di […]
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30th July, On This Day Giorgio Vasari (30 July 1511 – 27 June 1574) – painter, architect, writer, and the man who literally wrote the book on Renaissance art. While he may not have the household name recognition of Leonardo or Michelangelo, Vasari’s contributions to art history are immeasurable. He preserved the stories of an entire
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30th July, On This Day Manjit Bawa (1941–2008), a well-known Indian painter best recognized for his vivid and ethereal canvases, was a significant source of inspiration for Indian artists. Born on July 30, 1941 and raised in Dhuri, Punjab, attended the Delhi College of Art after first attending the School of Art in New Delhi.
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22nd July, On this Day Surrounded by the rich symbols in the South-Indian town of Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh, Badri Narayan was born on 22 July 1929. In his lengthy 45-year career, he has worked intensely as an artist, illustrator, teacher, and author. Hyderabad Art Society organised Narayan’s first public show held at the All India
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On This Day, 22nd July American painter Edward Hopper remains a revered figure in the art world. Edward Hopper was known for his evocative paintings that capture the essence of modern life. From the famous ‘The Nighthawks’ to captivating Edward Hopper art prints and artworks, his oeuvre continues to leave an indelible mark on art
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JULY 19, ON THIS DAY “A painting requires a little mystery, some vagueness, and some fantasy.” – Edgar Degas Edgar Degas is a prominent figure in the art world known for his captivating paintings, sculptures, and drawings. Edgar Degas artworks are celebrated worldwide, captivating audiences with their portrayal of ballet dancers, horses, and everyday life.
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14th July. ON THIS DAY While artists tend to experiment with mediums, rarely do they switch. Oftentimes, they are bound by the popularity of their medium; hence pigeonholed. Then there are those artists who are colloquially known as the ‘jack of all trades.’ An Indian contemporary artist whose oeuvre includes paintings, photography, collages, sculpture, and
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14th July. ON THIS DAY. “Whoever wants to know something about me – as an artist which alone is significant – they should look attentively at my pictures and there seek to recognize what I am and what I want. ” – Gustav Klimt Today, art enthusiasts around the world gather to celebrate the birthday
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June 29, On This Day Paul Klee in 1911 He left behind a legacy comprising over 9,000 works of art spanning movements that included expressionism, cubism, and surrealism and more, when he passed away on June 29, 1940. The style of Swiss-born German artist Paul Klee was, indeed, highly individualistic, with works that reflect dry
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June 27, On This Day Giorgio Vasari The man who wrote the first comprehensive history of art died on June 27, 1574, in Florence at age 62. Born on July 30, 1511, in Arezzo, Tuscany, Giorgio Vasari was a painter, architect, art collector, writer, and historian — but his greatest legacy would be as the
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